August 18, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 17 Allendale Notebook Gulf Aid benefit set A benefit to aid restaurants and business affected by the Gulf oil spill disaster will be held at the Allendale Bar and Grill on Saturday, Aug. 28. The night will feature a concert by Mary’s Basement and guests, a special menu and drink items with a Gulf Coast theme. All proceeds from the event benefit Gulf Aid and other local charities in the region. There is no cover charge. Music will begin at 9 p.m. For dinner reservations, call (201) 327-3197. Janssen to address congregation Gretchen W. Janssen, D. Min., will be the guest speaker at the Archer United Methodist Church Worship Service on Sunday, Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. Dr. Janssen is the executive director at the Creative Living Counseling Center, a pastoral counseling center affiliated with Archer United Methodist Church for over 40 years. She has been a guest speaker at local and international workshops, participated in media interviews, and has written numerous publications. Her sermon for Aug. 22 is “Free for What?” Archer United Methodist Church is located at 37 East Saddle River Road, Allendale. For further information, visit www.archerchurch.org or call (201) 327-0020. Board of education to meet The Allendale Board of Education will meet Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. in the Brookside School library. Key district initiatives will be highlighted, including a state-of-the-art new website, staffing, summer maintenance, facility improvements, technology upgrades, and highlights from the spring site visitations to benchmark middle schools. For more information, call (201) 327-2020. Mommy & Me program available Archer Cooperative Nursery School has limited openings available for its fall Mommy & Me program. The hour-long program will be held on Tuesday mornings. The fall session will run from Sept. 14 through Dec. 1, and the spring session will run from Jan. 4 through May 24. Classes meet from 9 to 10 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Archer’s Mommy & Me offers an opportunity for parent and child to bond through a variety of activities such as free play and socialization, music and movement, arts and crafts, and story time. The program is appropriate for children who will be two years of age by March 1, 2011. For more information, contact Stephanie Canariato, registrar, at (201) 788-7412. Archer Cooperative Nursery School draws students from Allendale, Upper Saddle River, Saddle River, Ho-Ho-Kus, Waldwick, Mahwah, Midland Park, Ramsey, Wyckoff, and beyond. The school, which has been in operation for over 40 years, is a diversified, non-sectarian school, located at 37 East Allendale Avenue. ‘Four Towns…’ program hosts movie Four Towns, Three Months, Two Books, One Hot Topic: Read will continue Aug. 25 with an 8 p.m. screening of the HBO movie “Temple Grandin” at the Northern Highlands Regional High School auditorium in Allendale. The film, which is sponsored by the Allendale Woman’s Club, is free. Temple Grandin, an autistic animal behaviorist, is author of “Animals in Translation,” one of the two books chosen for the summer’s hot topic: autism. The New York Times called the biopic of Grandin’s struggle with autism and ultimate successes in the field of animal behavior “funny, instructive and also intangibly charming.” Staring Claire Danes as Temple Grandin, with Julia Ormond, Catherine O’Hara, and David Straithairn, the film chronicles Grandin’s early diagnosis, her turbulent growth and development during her school years, and the enduring support she received from her mother, aunt, and science teacher. At 109 minutes long, “Temple Grandin” is appropriate for viewers who are age 10 and older. The Pittsburgh Post Gazette writes, “’Temple Grandin’ turns out to be the kind of biopic Hollywood rarely makes anymore: It’s positive, revealing and surprising; an intelligent period piece without sex or violence that’s virtually free of profanity.” The “Four Towns…”program will end with a Community Forum and Book Talk on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at Northern Highlands Regional High School that will feature speakers on autism. The second title in the program is fiction “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” by Mark Haddon. Copies of “The Curious Incident…” and “Temple Grandin” are available at the Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, and Upper Saddle River libraries. Participants sought for Annual Garage Sale Allendale residents are invited to participate in the Allendale Woman’s Club’s Seventh Annual Town-Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain date: Sept. 26). The club will handle advertising and securing necessary permits, and the publishing and distribution of a map highlighting the addresses of all participating households. Lawn markers will be provided to identify all participating homes. To be included in this town-wide event, mail a tax deductible donation of $30 to: AWC, P.O. Box 284, Allendale, NJ 07401. Half of the proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit Rebuilding Together Bergen County (www.rebuildingtogetherbergen.org), an organization that provides critical home repairs at no cost to people in need, particularly seniors, the disabled, and low-income families with children. The remaining proceeds will be used for community service and other beneficiaries of the AWC. Visit www.allendalewomansclub.org, call Ann at (201) 327-5936, or e-mail awctownwide@aol.com. Girl Scouts hold membership drive The Allendale Girl Scouts are now accepting registrations for 2010-11. Girls and their families may sign up as members of a Girl Scout troop, or as individual Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey offers many exciting programs for girls of all ages. From visiting a local business to international travel, Girls Scouts has something to offer every girl. Financial assistance is available. Membership is open to girls ages five through 17. For more information about Girl Scouts and adult leadership opportunities, contact Allendale Girl Scout Registrar Rosemary Summers at rosemarysummers@verizon.net. Register for Cub Scouts Boys in grades one through five may now register for Allendale Cub Scouts for 2010-11. Scouting provides an environment for boys to develop character, learn everyday values, and gain confidence while embarking on exciting adventures. For information, contact Kim DeGooyer at (201) 327-3323 or kimdegooyer@yahoo.com. Crafters, antique cars sought for Festival Day The Allendale Chamber of Commerce is seeking crafters and antique cars for the 18th Annual Allendale Festival Day and Car Show. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Adrienne at Jumbleiah Memorabilia at (201) 825-2077, or visit www.allendalechamber.com. Performers wanted The Allendale Chamber of Commerce is looking for talented entertainers willing to perform during the annual Allendale Street Festival, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 2. All age groups are welcome. For information, contact Jill Lewis at Nanny’s Nest Nursery School at 201-236-0700 or jill@nannysnestnurseryschool.com. Club seeks new members Membership in the Allendale Newcomers Club is annual and runs from September through June. New members may join throughout the year. Join the club to meet new friends, attend daytime and evening social events, participate in playgroups, discuss current books, and more. For more information, e-mail MembershipANC@yahoo.com or visit online at AllendaleNewcomersClub.com for the registration form. Career development group offered The Allendale Clergy Association has formed a career development group called Opening Doors. The group provides a venue for peer support, networking, and practical job search resources for those who are in transition or seeking to rejoin the workforce. Opening Doors will provide resources for those who seek a communal face-to-face setting, and for those who would prefer to access them from home. Weekly meetings are held on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Highlands Presbyterian Church, at 270 Franklin Turnpike. All are welcome. The first Wednesday of each month begins with a specific career development topic such as self/career assessment, resume/cover letter writing, interviewing skills, and tutorials on networking sites. On-site WiFi will be available, and representatives from the business community and the Allendale clergy will be on hand at each meeting. Call (201) 327-4466 for additional information. Break the Highway Trend! ...not your community’s back. 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